What device is typically added to an evaporative condenser to minimize drift?

The device that is typically added to an evaporative condenser to minimize drift is the eliminator. Drift refers to the small water droplets that escape from the condensing unit into the atmosphere during its operation. These droplets can potentially carry chemicals or additives from the condenser into the environment, leading to issues such as water pollution and loss of cooling efficiency.

Eliminators are designed to capture and redirect these tiny water droplets back into the system, ensuring that they are not released into the air. They usually consist of angled baffles or other structures that disrupt the airflow and allow the droplets to coalesce and return to the water basin of the condenser. By effectively managing drift, eliminators contribute to both environmental protection and the operational efficiency of the condenser.

The other options, such as fans, filters, and condensate pumps, serve different purposes within the cooling system. Fans circulate air, filters prevent debris from entering the system, and condensate pumps remove water, but none of these are specifically designed to minimize drift in the way that eliminators are.